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Philippines eyes Japan's retired missiles amid growing defense ties

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The Philippines has expressed interest in acquiring Japan's retired Type 88 surface-to-ship missiles, a move that follows Japan's recent easing of arms export restrictions. This potential transfer of older military hardware is part of a broader trend of deepening defense cooperation between the two nations, driven by shared concerns over China's territorial claims in the South China Sea. The Type 88 missiles were recently test-fired by Japan from Philippine territory during joint military exercises, highlighting the growing military ties and strategic alignment between the US, Japan, and the Philippines. AI

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